Diversified CPC - Beaumont

Contact with cold objects or substances — Other burns, n.e.c. — BEAUMONT, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Diversified CPC - Beaumont in BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Employer Diversified CPC - Beaumont Report ID 2021021475
Address Unknown City, State ZIP BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77713
Event Date February 19, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Other burns, n.e.c. Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Contact with cold objects or substances Source of Injury Propane
Industry (NAICS) 339999 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.06000, -94.26000

Incident Narrative

An employee was disconnecting a liquid transfer hose from a transport tank and noticed a leak from the valve at the end of the hose. As he checked the valve and rotated the valve handle, the mechanical stop tab broke, causing liquid propane to be released. The employee sustained burns to the abdomen, right knee, and right elbow.

Incident Summary

On February 19, 2021, a worker at Diversified CPC - Beaumont in BEAUMONT, TEXAS suffered other burns, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with cold objects or substances, with propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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